Algebraic Expression Vocabulary

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a number attached (multiplied) to a variable.

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What separates the terms of an expression?

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The terms of an expression are separated by addition or subtraction.

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What is the answer to an addition problem called?

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The answer to an addition problem is called the sum.

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What operation is represented by 'less'?

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Subtract.

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Identify the variable in the expression 3x + 5.

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The variable in the expression 3x + 5 is x.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a part of an expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of both.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What is the difference in mathematics?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form.